Series Information

Grammar and Usage #108 [TV-G]
Reviews typical grammar and usage problems writers encounter.

• KET2 Monday, November 16 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Thursday, November 19 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Friday, November 20 at midnight EST
• KET2 Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 am EST

Passing the GED Math Test #127 [TV-G]
Advice on what to expect from and how to prepare for the GED math test, including information on the calculator used on the test.

• KET2 Monday, November 16 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Friday, November 20 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Wednesday, December 9 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Monday, December 14 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Friday, December 18 at 9:00 am EST

Passing the GED Social Studies Test #116 [TV-G]
Tips on reading and interpreting maps, charts, and graphics; information on the content areas covered on the social studies section of the GED Test; and sample test questions.

• KET2 Monday, November 16 at 3:00 pm EST
• KET2 Saturday, November 21 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Wednesday, December 2 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Monday, December 7 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Friday, December 11 at 9:00 am EST

Effective Sentences #107 [TV-G]
How to write complete and correct sentences and how to fix or improve problem sentences.

• KET1 Tuesday, November 17 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Wednesday, November 18 at midnight EST

Spelling, Punctuation, and Capitalization #109 [TV-G]
Tips on how to improve your writing mechanics.

• KET2 Wednesday, November 18 at 9:00 am EST
• KET2 Saturday, November 21 at 8:30 am EST
• KET1 Tuesday, November 24 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Wednesday, November 25 at midnight EST

Orientation #101 [TV-G]
An overview of the GED test and how this series and its accompanying workbooks and online lessons can help adults prepare.

• KET2 Wednesday, November 18 at 9:30 am EST
• KET1 Wednesday, November 18 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Friday, November 20 at 9:30 am EST
• KET1 Friday, December 11 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Wednesday, December 16 at 9:00 am EST
• KET2 Wednesday, December 16 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Friday, December 18 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 19 at 8:30 am EST

Themes in U.S. History #117 [TV-G]
Explores key events and themes—such as the nation's multicultural nature—that have made the United States what it is today.

• KET2 Wednesday, November 18 at 3:00 pm EST
• KET2 Saturday, November 21 at 9:30 am EST

Passing the GED Writing Test #102 [TV-G]
Advice on how to prepare for the GED writing test, with sample test questions.

• KET1 Friday, November 20 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Monday, November 23 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Friday, November 27 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 pm EST

Life Science #123 [TV-G]
Explores a variety of life science topics, from basic biology to genetics to ecosystems.

• KET2 Sunday, November 22 at 8:30 am EST
• KET2 Monday, December 14 at 3:00 pm EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 19 at 9:00 am EST

Earth and Space Science #124 [TV-G]
Topics in geology, astronomy, and meteorology, including earthquakes, how the Earth was formed, natural cycles, and the basics of weather and energy.

• KET2 Sunday, November 22 at 9:00 am EST
• KET2 Wednesday, December 16 at 3:00 pm EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 19 at 9:30 am EST

Chemistry #125 [TV-G]
Defines an element, illustrates some chemical reactions, and explores practical applications of chemistry in everyday life—from cooking to making art.

• KET2 Sunday, November 22 at 9:30 am EST

The GED Essay #110 [TV-G]
GED graduates describe test day and provide tips on writing the GED essay.

• KET2 Monday, November 23 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Monday, November 30 at 9:30 am EST
• KET1 Tuesday, December 1 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Wednesday, December 2 at midnight EST
• KET2 Friday, December 4 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Friday, December 18 at 1:00 pm EST

Themes in World History #118 [TV-G]
Major events, inventions, and ideas that have shaped the world and its cultures, from ancient Egypt to the modern Middle East.

• KET2 Monday, November 23 at 3:00 pm EST

Passing the GED Reading Test #111 [TV-G]
Reviews the skills required, the subjects covered, and the kinds of questions included on the GED reading test.

• KET1 Friday, November 27 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Monday, November 30 at 9:00 am EST
• KET2 Wednesday, December 2 at 9:30 am EST
• KET1 Thursday, December 3 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Friday, December 4 at midnight EST
• KET2 Friday, December 4 at 9:30 am EST

Economics #119 [TV-G]
Business people and economics teachers explain the basics of money, finance, markets, and commerce.

• KET2 Monday, November 30 at 3:00 pm EST

Nonfiction #112 [TV-G]
Explores three kinds of nonfiction writing—informational, opinion, and memoir—and illustrates how to get the most out of reading them. Writer Luis Rodriguez reads from Always Running, his memoir about gang life.

• KET2 Wednesday, December 2 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Tuesday, December 8 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Wednesday, December 9 at midnight EST

Civics and Government #120 [TV-G]
Explores the foundations and structure of American government and the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.

• KET2 Wednesday, December 2 at 3:00 pm EST

Passing the GED Science Test #122 [TV-G]
An overview of the GED science test with sample questions and an explanation of the scientific method.

• KET1 Friday, December 4 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET2 Wednesday, December 9 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Wednesday, December 9 at 3:00 pm EST
• KET2 Friday, December 11 at 9:30 am EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 12 at 9:30 am EST

Fiction #113 [TV-G]
Explores elements of fiction in short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, Flannery O'Connor, and James Baldwin and the contemporary novel Breath, Eyes, Memory by Edwidge Danticat, who reads an excerpt from the book.

• KET2 Monday, December 7 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Thursday, December 10 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Friday, December 11 at midnight EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 12 at 8:00 am EST

Geography #121 [TV-G]
Explores the relevance of geography—from the impact of humans on the environment to how places and regions define our world.

• KET2 Monday, December 7 at 3:00 pm EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 12 at 9:00 am EST

Poetry #114 [TV-G]
Poet Sonia Sanchez reads from her work and shows how to analyze a poem, U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky introduces the "Favorite Poem Project," and people talk about how poetry can be a powerful means of expression.

• KET2 Wednesday, December 9 at 9:00 am EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 12 at 8:30 am EST
• KET1 Tuesday, December 15 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Wednesday, December 16 at midnight EST

Ratio, Proportion, and Percent #132 [TV-G]
Explores how and why people use ratios, proportions, and percentages to compare numbers and solve problems.

• KET2 Sunday, December 13 at 8:30 am EST

Measurement #133 [TV-G]
A variety of uses for measurement, how to calculate in the English and metric systems, and how to solve for the perimeters and areas of various shapes.

• KET2 Sunday, December 13 at 9:00 am EST

Formulas #134 [TV-G]
Shows how people use formulas in some practical situations and reviews commonly used formulas.

• KET2 Sunday, December 13 at 9:30 am EST

Drama #115 [TV-G]
Explores the elements of drama through a play written by an adult learner and goes behind the scenes to see how the written word is translated to the stage.

• KET2 Monday, December 14 at 9:00 am EST
• KET1 Thursday, December 17 at 1:00 pm EST
• KET1 Friday, December 18 at midnight EST
• KET2 Saturday, December 19 at 8:00 am EST